About Kidney Care Specialists
Kidney Care Specialists is committed to fulfilling renal needs tailored to our patients and their families by providing excellence through compassionate and patient-centered care. We pride ourselves on providing the best care possible and have received numerous awards for quality. Our dialysis units have repeatedly won center of excellence awards and we are thrilled to see our program recognized as one of the nation's best.
We are currently seeking a Medical Assistant to assist our physicians/providers in providing quality medical care to our patients.
Essential Work Duties
- Prepares the chart prior to taking the patient to the exam room. ensure all necessary forms are included in the chart, with appropriate demographic information (name, date of birth, etc.)
- Preparing patient for office visit with physician/provider by: taking necessary vital information and documenting in chart, acquiring initial information regarding the visit, reviewing all current medications prior to being seen by provider, conveying prescription refills to nurse/provider.
- Assisting physician/provider during patient visits with any procedures or injections as necessary.
- Contacting Primary Care Physician (PCP), in/outpatient services as necessary.
- Telephone calls to patients/families (following HIPAA guidelines) with results of lab work, as necessary.
- Travel to satellite offices to assist physicians/providers in patient care.
- Keeping patient exam rooms prepared for the next patient, by making sure all necessary equipment, medical supplies, etc. are available. Also keeping rooms clean according to OSHA requirements.
- Maintaining a pleasant, professional, and welcoming environment for our patients and their families.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma/GED/Equivalent, Completed Medical Assistance Course
- Experience: 1-2 years working in a physician office with patient care preferred, 1-2 years of healthcare experience preferred
- Licensure: Medical Assistance Certificate strongly preferred, CPR certification, Valid Driver’s License
- Skills Required: Knowledge of medical terminology, math skills, analytical skills, good communication skills, ability to work well with people in a pleasant and cooperative manner, ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Technical Skills: Ability to use medical equipment: centrifuge, automatic sphygmomanometer, etc. Ability to use a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer programs
- Specific Abilities: Accurately measure and document: blood pressure, weight, height, pulse, and body temperature. Urine testing, injections SQ. Assist in patient care as requested by physician/provider. Respond to patient requests/phone calls in a professional manner and document appropriately
EEOC
Kidney Care Specialists provides equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person